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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."