The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."