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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."