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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."