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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."