The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."