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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."