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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."