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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."