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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."