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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."