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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."