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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."