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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."