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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."