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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."