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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."