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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."