The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."