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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."