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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."