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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."