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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."