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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."