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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."