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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."