The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."