The high cost of fuel is sure to CURTAIL holiday travel this year.

Although Laura had a major in archaeology, she could not understand the CRYPTIC symbols on the cave walls.

As an investigator, John often uses COVERT surveillance methods to follow his suspects without being seen.

Because they had differing views, the council experienced DISCORD on how to proceed with the issue.

Looking at the muddy footprints in the kitchen will make it easier for us to DISCERN which of the kids stole the plate of cookies.

Throwing trash in the ocean is DETRIMENTAL to the marine ecosystem.

After having been in operation for over sixty years, the prison is now being closed because of the guards’ DEPRAVITY towards the inmates.

When you are teaching someone, you have to remember to not DEPRECATE their efforts to a point where they simply want to stop trying.

Bullies are individuals who DERIDE other people in order to feel superior.

During the war, the invading soldiers tried to DESECRATE the churches and museums by painting skulls on the walls.

If I do not take my anti-depressants, I become so DESPONDENT I can barely move.

Because Pam drank in excess for many years, her liver started to DETERIORATE when she reached the age of fifty.

It took the spouses five years to discover that their tastes were DIVERGENT and their tempers incompatible

The cheetah is the EPITOME of a fast-running animal.

When the DISPASSIONATE students were informed of their teacher’s death, they acted as if nothing in their lives had changed.

Because Mary considers herself to be an EPICURE, she will not eat any meal that comes from a fast food restaurant.

The homeowner’s excitement was short-lived, with a house fire putting an end to their EPHEMERAL bliss.

The speech coach reminded the students to ENUNCIATE their words so people could comprehend what they were saying.

When reviewing applications, the college admissions board takes into account EXTENUATING factors such as economic background and race.

I got angry when my mother would EXTOL my brother’s accomplishments and ignore all the good things I did.

As I was daydreaming in class, the teacher’s voice continued to DRONE on in the background.

Sue is going to EMULATE her brother's strong work ethic in order to be successful.

When the soldiers put dynamite under the bridge, they hoped it would ENERVATE the foundation to the point of collapse.

Even the psychiatrist found her patient’s behavior to be something of an ENIGMA.

The civil rights laws were enacted to end discrimination and ENFRANCHISE equal rights to all citizens.

If you do not take your medicine, your condition will EXACERBATE, and you will feel worse.

Because of her EXEMPLARY behavior, the convict was released from prison early.

The missionary has chosen to dedicate his life to the poor in order to EXEMPLIFY the ideals of Christianity.

My mother’s EXHAUSTIVE cleaning list covers every inch of the house.

Rather than complain about our slow rate of speed, why don’t you help us so we can EXPEDITE the completion of this project?

Aristotle was valued because of his clear EXPOSITION on rational thought.

When things are not going Margie’s way, she will often twist the truth and EQUIVOCATE to put things in her favor.

A number of people view a black cat as a HARBINGER of bad luck.

When the store manager saw the long lines at the registers, he called for more cashiers to HASTEN customer checkouts.

Your heavy costume is sure to HAMPER your movements.

Mexican prisoners made a FURTIVE escape by digging a tunnel, leaving police officials in disbelief in how this was secretly accomplished.

Since Elizabeth works best in a stable environment, she cannot work on an ERRATIC schedule.

Because the deceased soldier was such an honorable man, his commanding officer delivered his EULOGY.

Rainbows are EVANESCENT because they do not stay around for long periods of time.

Although I love college football, I do not have the same FERVOR for the games as those fans that paint their faces with their team colors.

Once upon a time, some women were falsely convicted as witches in trials against HERESY.

I mean you no disrespect so please forgive my FLIPPANT tone.

The inexperienced actor became FLUSTERED when he forgot his lines during his audition.

Long ago, Neil had a FORTUITOUS meeting with a television producer who helped him become a star.

Those who did not HEED the emergency warning were left to fend for themselves when the hurricane devastated the city.

While my father had many peculiar habits, his biggest IDIOSYNCRASY was collecting his own toenail clippings.

Once upon a time, unwed pregnant women were frowned upon and viewed as IGNOMINIOUS members of society.

The IMPARTIAL moderator managed the debate and did not show favoritism to either politician.

While Henry would eat just about anything, his wife was so FASTIDIOUS she barely ate anything.

Land or soil that is FECUND is able to support the growth of a large number of strong healthy plants.