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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."