The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."