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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."