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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."