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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."