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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."