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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."