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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."