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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."