The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."