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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."