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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."