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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."