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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."