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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."