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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

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 fragile is "delicate.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."