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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."