The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."