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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."