The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."