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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."