The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."