The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."