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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."