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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."