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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."