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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."