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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."