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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."