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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. 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 obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."