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 onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."