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 parity is "equality.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."