The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."