The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."