The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."