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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."