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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."