The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."