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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."