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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."