The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."