The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."