The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."