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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."