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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."