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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."