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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."