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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."