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verb Download 🔗Share To make thin or slender; to draw out so as to lessen the thickness. Examples : "The chef extenuated the dough by stretching it thinly over the counter, preparing it for a delicate pizza. " law guilt moral Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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adjective Download 🔗Share That lessens the seriousness of something by providing an excuse. Examples : "Extenuating circumstances, like a sudden family emergency, might explain why she missed the deadline at work. " law guilt moral value attitude condition situation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading