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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."