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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."