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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."