The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."