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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."