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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."