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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."