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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."