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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."