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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."