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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."