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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."