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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."