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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."