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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."