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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."