The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."