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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."