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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."