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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."