The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."