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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."