The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."