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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."