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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."