The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."