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 penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."