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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."