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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."