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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."