The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."