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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."