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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."