The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

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 benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."