The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."