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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."