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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."