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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."