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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."