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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."