The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."