The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."