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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."