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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."