settlement of a conflict by a third party
The warring princes of Arbit turned to the Impartial Wizard for arbitration to
settle which of the two was handsomer and finally bring harmony to the Arbit
nation.
ardor
heat; passion; zeal
With ardor my prom date shouted, “Come in! And if you have to, break down
our door.”
assuage
to ease; pacify (see APPEASE)
Buying a suede fringed jacket might assuage Donna’s compulsive desire to shop.
astute
shrewd; wise; observing