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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."