The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."