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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."