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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."