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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."