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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."