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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."