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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."