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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."