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 opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."