The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."