The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

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 disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."