The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."