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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."