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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."