Mandate

( Noun)

• formal order

Martha relunctanly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.

Synonyms: command, decree

Corrective

(Adj)

• intended to correct

The school decided to take corrective measeures to prevent truancy.

Synonyms: Remedial, curative

Corroborate

(Verb)

• to support with evidence

"Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.

Synonyms: verify, prove

Methodical

(Adj)

• performed in an orderly manner

Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free-spirited friend Ben.

Synonyms: systematic, meticulous

Recrimination

(Noun)

• a retaliatory accusation

Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.

Synonym: counterclaim

Serenity

(Noun)

• calmness

Synonyms: peace, tranquility

Lenient

(Adj)

• mild or tolerant

The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.

Synonyms: merciful, clement

Mediate

(Verb)

• to come between parties in order to reconcile

The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.

Synonyms: arbitrate, negotiate

Melee

(Noun)

• a tumultuous fight among several people

After the game, a melee broke out etween fans of the opposing teams.

Synonyms: brawl, skirmish