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 surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."