The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."