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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."