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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."