The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."