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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."