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Vocabulary Set B6
extant-faction
| Question | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| extenuate | v. To diminish the gravity or importance of. | The board will consider any <i>extenuating</i> circumstances regarding your dismissal. |
| extol | v. To praise in the highest terms. | While many people <i>extol</i> the benefits of the acai berry, the research does not support their claims. |
| extraneous | adj. Having no essential relation to a subject. | With all of the <i>extraneous</i> information in his lectures, it is surprising that any of his students passed the final exam. |
| faction | n. A number of persons combined for a common purpose. | It was thought the new President could unite all of the <i>factions</i> and retain his power. |
| extant | adj. Still existing and known. | Please ensure that all of your references are <i>extant</i> at the time you publish the website. |