The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."