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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."