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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", 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 demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."