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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."