The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."