The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."