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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."