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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."