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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."