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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."