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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."