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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."