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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."