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 hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."