The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."