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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."