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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."