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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."