The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."