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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."