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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."