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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."