The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."