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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."