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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."