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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."