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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", 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 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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."