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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."