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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."