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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."