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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."