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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."