The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."