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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."