The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."