The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."