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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."