The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."