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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

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 oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."