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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."