The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."