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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."