ISEE Synonyms Question 18: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 18
3. EXTENUATING
- A. mitigating
- B. opposing
- C. incriminating
- D. distressing
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The correct answer is (A). EXTENUATING is making light of something or lessening the real or apparent seriousness of something. In sentencing a guilty party, the judge may consider extenuating circumstances, details that make the guilt thinner or weaker. If there are extenuating or mitigating circumstances, the sentence may be lighter. If you missed this question, do not be upset. Both the word and its definition are very high-level words.