The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."