The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."