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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."