The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."