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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."