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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."