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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."