The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."