The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."