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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."