The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."