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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."