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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

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 serenity is "calmness.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."