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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."