The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."