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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."