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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."