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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."