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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."