GRE Word List
EXTENUATE
to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
The meaning of the word extenuate is to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate.
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|---|---|
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| verbatim | in the exact words : word for word |
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| compendium | a brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract |
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