The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."