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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."