pretensions

"Superstition is highly correlated with economic status."

"He enunciated every syllable clearly."

"He kept boasting about his high score on the test, even though everyone else did well too. "

"The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate on my homework. "

"The student's presentation was amateurish, with disorganized notes and a shaky voice. "

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

"The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings."

"The young musician was talented at playing the piano. "

"Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income."

"Morgan has an aspiration of winning the game."

"Despite her parents' disapproval, Sarah pursued her dream of becoming a musician. "

"My sister is a talented artist; she paints beautiful landscapes. "