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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."