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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."