The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."