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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."