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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."