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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."