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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."