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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."