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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."