The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."