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 abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."