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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."