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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."