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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."