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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."