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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."