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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."