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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."