The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."