The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."