The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."