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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."