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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."