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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."