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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."