The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."