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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."