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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."