The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."