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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."