The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."