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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."