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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."