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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."