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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."