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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."