The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."