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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."