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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."