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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."