The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."