The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."