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 corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."