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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."