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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."