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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."