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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."