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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."