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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."