The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."