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 parity is "equality.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."