The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."