The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."