The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", 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."

The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."