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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."