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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."