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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."