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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."