The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."