The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."