The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."