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gruff

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore G words

abrupt or brusque in manner; rough and stern

In a sentence

Beneath his gruff manner and clipped replies, the old sergeant was surprisingly kind.

Synonyms
Antonyms
gentleaffablegracious

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