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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."