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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."