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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."