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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."