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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."