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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."