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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."