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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."