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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."