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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."