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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."