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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."