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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."