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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."