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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."