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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."