The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."