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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."