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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."