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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."