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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."