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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."