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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."