The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."