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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."