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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."