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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."