The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."