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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."