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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."