The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."