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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."