The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."