The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."