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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."