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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."