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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."