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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."