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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."