The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."