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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."