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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."