The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."