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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."