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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."