The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."