The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."