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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."