The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."