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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."