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 opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."