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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."