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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."