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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."