The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."
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Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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heed
buffoonery
clairvoyance
frugal
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The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."
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Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
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mask
derivative
manifest
clairvoyance
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The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."
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Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
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sugar pill
polarize
penurious
eloquent
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The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."
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All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
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implement
benefactor
rule
foil
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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."