Word of the Day for Grades 4-6

Tuesday, December 23

gruff adj.

Definition: 1. low and harsh; hoarse: a gruff voice. 2. rough, brusque, or surly: a gruff manner.

Example: My dad's voice becomes gruff when he has a cold and when he is angry.

Synonyms: abrupt, blunt

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