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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."