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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."