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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."