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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."