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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."