The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."