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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."