The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."