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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."