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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."