The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."