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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."