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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."