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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."