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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."