The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."