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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."