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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."