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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."