The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."