curtail
to make less by or as if by cutting off part of
With his new economic measures, van Buren hoped to @ land speculation.
available
usable; easy or possible to get, get to, or use
Europe was having economic difficulties, and its money was not as @ in America.
devour
to eat up greedily or hungrily; to swallow up or destroy as if by eating; to enjoy eagerly
The poor student looked at the book as if ready to @ it with his eyes.
discount
to lower the amount of a bill, debt, or charge; to sell or offer for sale at a lowered price; minimize; to believe only partly, view with a doubt
Van Buren tried to @ people's fears about the economy.
adjoining
added or attached by joining; lying next to or in contact with
You can reach the @ room by going through either doorway.
digestion
the process of converting food into simpler forms that can be taken in and used by the body
Chamomile is a soothing tea, and helpful for the @.
renowned
being widely known and highly honored
The @ musician was awaited with great excitement.
capital
accumulated wealth especially as used to produce more wealth
Because there was no available foreign @, the American economy got worse.
browse
to read or look over something (as a book or store) in a light or careless way
Lucy enjoyed simply to @ among the bookshelves, and did not have to buy anything
profound
having or showing great knowledge or understanding; very deeply felt; absolute, complete
He gave a @ explanation of why there is suffering in the world.
loiter
to interrupt or delay an errand or a journey with pointless stops; to remain in an area for no good reason; to lag behind
Jacky was under strict instructions not to @ at the store, but come home soon.
outlet
a place or opening through which something is let out: exit, vent; a means of release or satisfaction
Chopping wood was a good @ for the pent up frustrations of the day.
revulsion
a strong pulling or drawing away; a sudden or strong reaction or change; a sense of complete dislike
Mary looked at the quivering mass of blubber with @.
vivacious
full of life and good spirits
The young boys were happy and @, and almost impossible to keep still.
recoil
to fall back under pressure: retreat; to shrink back
The iron was hot, causing her to @ away from it.
rowdy
rough or loud in behavior
It was a loud and @ crowd, and difficult for the police to control.
repealed
done away with especially by legislative action
The president's law was @ a year later, so it was hardly put into effect.
speculation
to think or wonder about something; the taking of a big risk in business in hopes of making a big profit
A lot of money was lost in land @ during the 1830's and 40's.
convoy
to go with to protect; a group convoyed
The @ of army trucks passed slowly past the house.
coin
a piece of metal put out by a government authority as money; metal money
The only @ Sandra had was a quarter, and she needed a dime.