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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and 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 compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."