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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."