The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."