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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."