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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."