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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."