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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."