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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."