A priest can _______ someone of their sins if they confess.

to destroy, lay waste, leave in ruins

The wild fire is predicted to ______________ thousands of acres of forest.

Choose the correct spelling.

to stray from the main topic; step away from the topic

Which word is spelled correctly?

increase rapidly

set or declare (someone) free from blame, guilt, or responsibility

to attempt to reconcile differences between people

She will __________________ in the dispute between the two children, and soon they will be playing happily again.

If two of my friends are fighting, I always try to __________.

(v.) to bring about an agreement between persons or groups, act as a go-between; (adj.) occupying a middle position; indirect, acting through an intermediary

So many of you ___________ your intelligence because you don't want to put effort into your assignments.