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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."