The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."