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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."