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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."