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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."