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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."