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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."