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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."