The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."