The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."