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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."