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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."