The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."