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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."