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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."