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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."