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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."