The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."