The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."