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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."