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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."