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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."