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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."