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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."