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 stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."