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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."