The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."