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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."