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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."