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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."