The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", 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."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."