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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."