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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."