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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."