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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."