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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."