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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."