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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."