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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."