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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."