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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."