The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."