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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."