The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."