The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."