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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."