The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."