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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."