The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."