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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."