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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

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 frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."