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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."