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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."