The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."