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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."