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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."