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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."