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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."