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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."