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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."