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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."