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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."