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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."