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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."