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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."