The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."