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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. 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 parity is "Equality.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."