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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."