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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."