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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."