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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."