The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."