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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."