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 inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."