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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", 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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."