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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."