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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."