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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."