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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."