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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."