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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."