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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."