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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."