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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."