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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."