The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."