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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."