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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."