The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."