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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."