The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."