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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."