The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."