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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."