The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."