The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."