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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."