The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."