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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."