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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."