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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."