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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."