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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."