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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."