The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."