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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."