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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."