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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."