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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."