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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."