The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."