The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."