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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."