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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."