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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."