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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."