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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."