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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."