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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."