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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."