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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."