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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."