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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."