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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."