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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."