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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."