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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."