The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."