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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."