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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."