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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."