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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."