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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."