The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."