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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."