The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."
2Gruff most nearly means:
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implement
surly
rancorous
frugal
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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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."
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The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
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pleasant
censure
impenitent
serenity
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The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."
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Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
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frugal
eloquent
compulsion
genial
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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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."
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The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
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derelict
defiant
civility
bitter
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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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."