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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."