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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."