The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."