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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."