The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."