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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."