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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."