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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."