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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."