The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."