The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."