The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."