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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."