The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."