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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."