The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."