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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. 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 frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."